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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Ministerial Association,

The Hillsboro District Association met
at Maineville, Warren county, O., May
10th and 18th. The most of the brethren
on the district were present, and when
called on to report the condition of their
work were ready to report progress in
every feature of the work.
The opening session on Monday even.
ing was one full of interest and encour.
agement.
A good degree of revival interest has
pervaded the district during the past
winter. It was soon discovered that
there had been fight all along the line
against the great evil intemperance, and
in many instances there had heen great
victories.
The Hillsboro Ministerial Association
are unit ON the temperance question.
The unanimous voice of the brethren
is, the war is not yet over, and will not
be while there is . place left to ensnare
our sons and brothers. The spirit of a
Haddock, Northup and Gambrell was in
the air, and everything indicated that
the fight was becoming hotter and
hotter.
Although these great temperance
workers have fallen, yet there was no in.
dication of anyone flinching from the
The other leading feature of the asso.
citation was the marked enthusiasm on
the great work of missions. @
The Hillsboro district under the able
of its Presiding Elder gives
every indication of making grand ad-
vance in the collections for missions.
The next session of the association
will be held ct Leesburs. o.
L. NJ. DAVIS, Sec.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
SUGARTREE RIDGE.

May 24th, 1857.
this locality. -
Quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church mex,
Saturday and Sunday. "'A
Rev; Hill preached at Miller's Chapel las,
Saturday and Sunday. 'N'
silas Parker and wife, of Hillsboro were
visiting near here Sunday. "''e
several OF our young folks attended meeting
st Olive Chapel last Sunday night.
Dr. W. H. Bum and wife and N. W, Igo and
wife were visiting relatives at West Union
sunday. 0"'o''
Mrs Miner is having q new kitchen added to
her house.. Mr.. Alfred Lewis doing the car
penter work. WV VOL
T.. o. Hetherington will soon have a new fisb
pond completed on his farm, his brother Frank
being the architect.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
The Thirteenth Regiment.

Since the general consolidation of the
regiments of the Ohio National Guards
the following companies compose the
18th: Co. A, Springfield; Co. B, Hills.
boro; Co. @, Germantown Co. D,
Georgetown; Co. E. Miamisburg Co. F,
Loveland; Co. G. Xenia; Co. II, New
Vienna. The field officers are: w. J.
White, Colonel; 9. d. Thompson, Lien.
tenant Colonel Edward Rott, Major.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Rev. VIM. Smith lectured to the Young
Mems League Monday evening upon the
subject, "Man and His True Worth. -
Mr.. Smith pictured to them in a beauti-
full and profound way what man is COM
petent to accomplish if he only has the
will-power. He proved by glowing il
Illustrations that determination is calcu.
lated to characterize man to achieve won.
ders under any and all circumstances.
All were highly pleased, and the young
men hope that they may be permitted
soon again to listen to another of Mr..
Smiths productions.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Wedding Of Colored PeopIc.

Mr.. George Bolden, of Hillsboro, and
Miss Lille Hansboro were married at the
home of the brides. mother, Mrs. Martha
Hansboro, on Wednesday evening at !
o'clock, Rev. Silas French, of Hillsboro
officiating. The ceremony was witnessed
by quite number, the two races being
about equally blended. A collation. was
served. The couple will reside in Hills.
boro, the groom being connected with
the Kramer House.-New Tienna Record
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The Commencement programme ol
Highland Institute will be rendered Il
eight o'clock Wednesday evening, the
9th OF June, in the Institute Chapel,
addressed by the Rev. s. A. Anderson,
OF Washington O. H., Ohio. On Tues.
Day evening ct u &o'clock the preparatory
and primary Glasses win give short
programme Of English, French and Ger.
man selections, tos IL entertainment Of
their fsisads, = ~ nns plass.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

On Thursday evening of next week
the ladies of the Episcopal Church will
give an entertainment at the City Hall.
From five to six supper will be served,
for which twenty-five cents will be
charged. Tickets emitting the holder to
supper can be secured at the door or of
the committee who will wait on our clti-
zens for that purpose. After six o'clock
refreshments of every kind will be
served, and an admittance fee of ten
cents will be charged.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Excursion Rates ON c., W. & B. OF
May aSth, 28th and seth,

Round trip tickets will be sold by the
O., W. & B. R. R. on above dates at ex.
cursion rates, good going only on date
OF sale and good returning May SOth and
3lst, from all stations to all other
stations.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The announcement cards of the we'd
ding Of Mr.. Chas. E. Given to Miss Carrie
M. Fletcher on last Thursday, at the
residence of the brides mother in Gin
cinnati, have been received by friends
OF the bride. Miss Fletcher was at one
time resident of this city and also a
typo at the News Office, and many are
the hearty congratulations and we'll
wishes of her numerous friends in this
CITY,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Alumni Election.

At the meeting of the High School
Alumni last Thursday evening the fol
lowing officers were elected for the en-.
suing year:
President, Miss Ella Williams; Vice.
President, Miss Ida Willis; Rec. Secre.
tary, Miss Ida Pence Cor. Secretary
Miss Fannie F. McKeehan Treasurer,
Miss Madge Carson; Executive Commit.
tee, Misses Kittie Oldaker, Ida Ambrose
and Minnie Williams and Mr.. P. B.
link,
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WILLETTSVIlLE.

May Gath, 1887.
Generally speaking the health Of this place
and vicinity is very good. r'o
Mr.. Morris Morrow is progressing finely with
his new house east Of this place.
The farmers are done planting corn. The
seed being Of an excellent quality, but little
replanting will be necessary.
Quite storm Of rain, hail and wind psssed
2 short distance north Of this place last Sstur-
dsy evening. Doing much damage in the way
OF blowing down fruit trees and fencing.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The Waste Not entertainment at the
M. E. Church last Friday evening was
attended by fair crowd, and an exceed.
ingly pleasant and entertaining pro.
gramme was rendered. After the liter
ary exercises were over refreshments
were served. The girls realized nice
little sum toward the support of their
orphan charge in China.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

All members of the G.. A. r. and S. of
V. are requested to meet at Odd Fellows
Hall next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock
sharp, and march in body to the Bap-
tist Church, where Rev. E. B. Smith will
preach the Memorial sermon. Let the
church be crowded.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

During the past week Hanlon 4
Lemon have shipped two extra fine and
handsome monuments-one to Morrow
and one to Clarksville. These are each
family monuments, the first-named hav-
ing inscribed upon it the name of Giehls,
and the latter Bowman. The work of
this firm 10 gaining q wide reputation.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. John Hammill, an old Hillsboro
boy, but now engaged in the milling
business in Waverly, led one of that
villages smiling young maidens to the
matrimonial altar yesterday (Wednes-
day. Much happiness to you, Johnny.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The annual reunion and picnic of the
Conard and Edwards families will be
held on Monday, the 9th day of June, at
the usual place. All the connections of
the families are invited to attend, and
bring their baskets well filed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. G. T. Green, of the Children's
Home, Cincinnati, called at this office
last Saturday to say that he is thinking
OF bringing company of boys from the
home to place in the country around
Hillsboro. Should any think of taking
boy they may learn the conditions by
addressing Mr.. Green as above,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The Baltimore Sun was fifty years old
on the 18th of this month, and celebrated
its semi-centennial birthday by sending
its many friends an exceedingly hand
some souvenir-indeed, one of the hand
soonest we ever saw.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Miss Anna Law, sister of Mrs. Chas.
Meek, of this city, and who has visited
here several times, is to be married at
the First Presbyterian Church at Wal.
nut Hills on Thursday, June I'd, to Mr..
Chas. w. Bell,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Judge Advocate D. @. Morrow left
Wednesday morning for Cincinnati to
make arrangements to try Capt. Wilk.
inson, of the camp formerly bearing his
name, by court-martial.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Ellis Pence and wife gave an ice
cream supper on Monday evening to the
following persons, being old friends from
New Market: Messrs. H. S. and J. o.
Vance, d. @. Morrow, John Gaines and
H. D. Davis. A very pleasant evening
was spent,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

On Thursday evening of last week
Mrs. N. W. CLANCY gave a six o'clock
tea for Mrs. D. w. Clark and other
friends. All present report that the
hours sped by swiftly and pleasantly.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

DIR. Juan Hough, of Culican, Sinaloa,
Mexico, accompanied by his sister, Mrs.
Chenoweth, and granddaughter, of Paris,
Tennessee, was the guest of Mr.. Ed. L.
Warson last Monday,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The NEws.HERALD job rooms executed
handsome twelve-page programme for
the commencement exercises of the
Princeton Collegiate Institute, Prince
ton, KY, within the past week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. John J. Fallon, of Helena, Mon.
tana, visited his parents here Monday,
and on Wednesday he was united in
marriage to Miss Rose Fallon, of Cincin-
natl. We wish John and his happy
bride prosperous and happy future.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The Lincoln Club of Hillsboro have
their regular meetings the first and third
Tuesday nights of every month at 8
o'clock, at their rooms in the Strauss
building.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

At called meeting of Council Tues.
day evening the appointment of Mr.. U.
s. Newman as police officer was confirm
ed. Bills were allowed and appropria-
tions for culverts were made also.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. W. G. Smith left last Saturday for
Sandusky, as representative from this
place to the Grand Lodge of the Knight
OF Pythias, which convened on the oath,
at that place.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The improvements being made at the
College will benefit the city in many
ways. Go to the entertainment and
festival Friday evening, and thus assist
the worthy cause.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The First and Sixth Internal Revenue
Districts have been consolidated. This
places Highland county in District No.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

City Solicitor Morrow deserves great
credit for the mastery manner in which
he has conducted the prosecution in the
city's local option cases.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
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w. II. SMITH & CO.'S
Standard Asbestos Mixed Paints

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Sd. Neither acids nor dampness have anv
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4th. 1t will cover more surface to the
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This Paint, prepared for use in white
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The Paint that retains the oil longest
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Our Paint when applied has a hard
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For houses, roofs and iron.work il has
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1t forms perfect coating over the
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more surface than any other paint in
this market thereby saving you from 10
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w. r. SMITH g. CO..
Druggists, ,..HILLsBoRo, ONO.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mrs. Alcinda Glascock left Saturday
morning for several weeks visit to her
son, Mr.. AL. 8. Glascock, of near Jeffer.
sonyille.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Rev. Lawrence Sullivan, the popula,
and devoted assistant at st. Edwards q
Church ever since his ordination, left on
Tuesday last for Hillsboro, where he has
been appointed to the pastorate and
missions. His departure Is q loss to St.
Edwards congregation, but his removal
Is deserved promotion. Commercial
Gazette. !.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Won't Have TO Walt Long.

Hillsboro, Manchester and Felicity
are boring for gas and as soon as they
st.ike the stuff Ripley will begin. That
is all we are waiting for.-Ripley Bee and
T;mcs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Go to Bowers' ice cream parlors
take your girl with you.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

w. r. Smith & Co., the old and reliable
druggists, have an article in another col
umn which will pay all to make a care.
full perusal of.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The machinery for the gas we'll is
about all in place, and boring will be
commenced within the next twenty.four
hours, should no accident occur.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

New telephones were placed in the
following places last week: O'Connell
Il Co., Creamery, and creamery Office at
J. s. Ellifritz & Co.'s store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Bowers Ice Cream Parlors have been
handsomely refitted and refurnished.
An elegant resort for you and your best
girl.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. J. 7. Potts, prominent citizen
and merchant of Ash Ridge, Ohio, ac-
companied by his wife, was in this city
Wednesday of last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dynes and child,
OF Emporia, Kansas, visited relatives
and friends in this city and vicinity dur
ing the past week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Rush E. Evans and
children, of Niles, Michigan, spent sew.
eral days of last week in this city the
guest of Rush's mother, Mrs. A. Hart.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Tom Langley has had his oil wagon
repaired and rcpainted, and it is now a
regular "stunner." Jerry Fidler was
the artist.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Don't forget that we make a specially
OF kid gloves, and have all the new
shades in plain, stitch-back, undressed,
etc. s. E. HIBBEN & Son.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Late copies of the Denver Republican
have been received at this Office through
the kindness of Mr.. G. A. Doppett.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Miss Josie Morgan, State President of
the Y. W. G. T. u, lectured at the NJ. +.
Church last Saturday, evening,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Remember the most enjoyable occa.
sion of the season is expected at the
College, Friday evening
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Order.

A meeting of the Sons of Veterans
Saturday evening, to which all s. of W
are requested to attend.
H. d. DAVIS, Captain,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

This office has received late copies of
Nebraska City, Nebraska, papers marked
Compliments of w. G. Woodrow"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The bargains at Kelly's will not last
always, 30 make no delay, but 20 and
see him, as he will do you good.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Embroidery silk, embroidery linen,
buttons, braids, and an extra assortment
of notions at Hibben's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mrs. Mills Gardner, of Washington
G. H., visited relatives in this city
several days last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mrs. Arch Harwood returned to her
home in Loveland last Saturday, after a
several weeks visit in this city.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mrs. Chas. Meek and children left
Monday morning for an extended visit
to relatives in Cincinnati,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

We have large assortment of corsets
Balls, Warmers, and all the leading
makes. s. E. H1BBEN & Son,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

A number of our teachers attended
the H. 9. T. A. meeting at New Lexing.
ton last Saturday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

These hot days dish of Bowers ice
cream at his handsome parlors is very
refreshing.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

A number of our young society gentle.
men and ladies are at the Rocky Fork
Caves to-day wednesday,.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Harry Richards & Co., have closed
their feed mill for the summer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Hugh Evans, of Greenfield, was
the guest of his brother, Greenberry
Evans, several days of the past week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Miss Cad Glenn, Of New Vienna, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Maggie Glenn.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Chinese illumination It the College
Friday evening.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Call and see Hiestand & Cowman, a
Model City Mills, before you sell your
wheat.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mrs. Sarah E. Anderson, of Snow Hill,
visited relatives and friends in this city
and vicinity during the past week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Scott Holmes, Of Cincinnati, spent
Sunday with his parents, DR.. and Mrs
Enos Holmes.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The Hillsboro High School will this
year graduate class Of seven. The Col.
lege class will consist of six young ladies'.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Willis Virgins, Esq, of Chillicothe
will deliver the Grafton next Monday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The jewelry establishment OF VIM.
Matthews has been purchased by
Mr.. Frank EmmerlinQ.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The entertainment to be given at the
College Chapel Friday evening at 8
o'clock, promises grand success.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Next Monday is Decoration Day.

You ought to visit Bowers ice cream
parlors.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Isaac Kaufman 4 Co. are fitting up
their business room for wholesale and
retail drug store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

We pay sc. for good wheat at Mode
City Mills. HIEsrAND & COwMAN.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The Creamery is now manufacturing
over $50 pounds OF butter each day.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26
Mrs. J. M. Hibben and Master Fred
are visiting relatives in Piqua.

John A. Collins, Esq, was in Cincln.
natl last week on legal business.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Harry Wright, Of Pittsburg, Pa,
is visiting his cousin, Mr.. John D. Bell.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-05-26

The street-cleanine brigade is out In
full force.
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Professional Cards,

Cards Inserted Under this Head as follows:
inch, per year. .sIo
inch, per ryear..-..................
u iuCn per year z
Ten lines of this type make Inch.
The Dillon tribune., 1887-09-23

BARBARA FRIETCHlE. years old. Her
United States flag was displayed from one OF
the little windows in the roof when Stonewali
Jackson came to town, where
She leaned far out on the window sill,
And shook 1t forth with right good will
Mcclellan had been puzzled to know what
Lee would .lo next after the battle Of Chan
tiiy. He knew by September : that they
had crossed into Maryland. He followed.
but was uncertain which route Lee would
take from Frederick. Ito advanced on that
town, but slowly and cautiously, overesti.
mating, us he had ,!one before at Rich.
mond, the strength of Lees army.
lie rcaclcd Frederick Sept. /: and occu-
p.cl 1t after skirmish with Lees rear
guard. Tho Confcderntes had evacuated the
place. but where had they gone now: He
found out i'll singular way. A copy of Gen.
Lees orders to his commanding generals had
been left III ID. II. Hills Headquarters at
Frederick, when tho Confederate army ouit.
ted there September IL. The order was issued
September =, and was three days old when II
was handed to Mcclellan. It told him ali be
wanted to know.
Ii Pnpeis dispatch book had been captured
by the Confcderates u month before, and the
federal plans laid bare, tho Union army WAS
asycnged sH,g now. The fatal special order No.
l9l' revealed that Harper's Ferry, Va, was
the great objective point of Lee This specia,
ortler became known through the south as the
Lost Dispatch" Gen. d. II. Hill, however.
declares that it misled Mcclellan, and that
II did not amount to anything anyway,